Every winter, pods of gray whales make the journey south from the Arctic to the warm waters along SoCal’s coastline. Catch the majestic mammals in their peak migratory season (now through May) with this excursion that leaves from Newport Beach and travels 15 miles into the Pacific.

Visit the family-owned Cougar Vineyard & Winery, rated 4 stars on TripAdvisor and Yelp, and save more than 80% on a 2.5-hour wine country experience with this deal. For $29 per person, subscribers can attend a wine class and taste eight vintages paired with complimentary appetizers, regularly $150.

See the comedy The New York Times called “pure pleasure” when the Tony-winning play “Boeing-Boeing” comes to La Mirada Theatre. With this deal, Travelzoo subscribers can save 50% on any seating section for all performances starting Jan. 18.

Walk in the footsteps of Bogart and Bacall at the glamorous Balboa Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach. Originally opened in 1948 as a private beach club, the now AAA 4-Diamond resort “retains late ’40s charm but with many modern day amenities” (Frommer’s).

CBS Los Angeles calls The Spa at The Balboa Bay Resort a “peaceful getaway” that’s located at one of Travel + Leisure’s top 500 hotels in the world. The spa opens its doors to Travelzoo subscribers with this unique offer: a customizable massage including special enhanced treatments, amenity access and a glass of wine for $85, regularly $160.

Gayot praises the “airy island vibe” and “tropical decor full of surf memorabilia” at Pete’s Sunset Grille, located at the AAA 4-Diamond Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. Two can hang out with any four cocktails and two appetizers for $29, a savings of more than 60%.

Nestled among the rolling vineyards of Temecula, the Inn at Churon Winery is a charming bed-and-breakfast reminiscent of a romantic French chateau. This two-night, $249 package for two offers a wine-region vacation at 60% off, plus it includes Friday nights (when guests check in on a Thursday).

For $20, dine like royalty at Costa Mesa’s The Queen’s Bakery Café with $40 to spend on any food and drinks at the eatery, including lunch, holiday baked goods, afternoon tea and other sweet treats.

Brio Tuscany Grille was named the Best Overall Restaurant in 2008-2011 by the Dana Point Times. It has been praised by several other publications as well, including AOL Travel, which says the Italian steakhouse’s fare is “flavorful and colorful,” and The Orange County Register, which says “the service is excellent.” For $59, Travelzoo subscribers can indulge in a five-course dinner for two with sparkling wine cocktails (a total value of $138).

A “lush, slow-moving place, where many artists and celebrities have sought refuge from life in the fast lane” says Fodor’s of Ojai, Calif. — an ideal destination to relax and unwind. Arrive Sunday-Wednesday for a two-night escape for two people with this exclusively negotiated $299 deal at the 4-star Su Nido Inn. Or explore this majestic town over the weekend for $399 for two nights.